How to Flaunt and Disguise Acrylics
Acrylic Nails and Color Street? You betcha!
Hey, Glimmer Gal! ✨
I have to share a little secret with you all—I did something I haven’t done in ages. I went to the salon and had acrylic nails put on for our conference. I know, right? Gasp! It’s been such a long time since I’ve had long nails, but let me tell you, it was a blast to flaunt them for the event.
When I sat down with the nail tech, she was ready to go all out with a fun design and fancy polish. But I surprised her by asking for a blank canvas. Yup, you heard that right! I wanted to keep things simple so I could apply my Color Street strips. After it took well over an hour for the mani, I realized why I didn’t do that anymore. Uff da! Who has time for that? Also, my nailbeds were were very sore from all the filing and work. Once I got home, my Be Brilliant Conference mani journey started with a bright pink from the July ColorPlay box, perfect for kicking off conference weekend.
As the weekend went on, I got my hands on some stylist-exclusive designs just for attendees. They were absolutely perfect for my mani makeover.
When I got home, the first thing I did was trim those long nails down. As much as I loved them for the conference, it turns out that long nails just aren’t my thing—too awkward!
After a week, I noticed a bit of grow-out, especially with the bright color. So, I reached for my trusty Color Street remover. The best part? It’s non-acetone, so it didn’t damage the acrylics. I was left with a clean slate once again.
This time, I decided to go patriotic with my mani to cheer on Team USA in the Summer Games. Glitter was my go-to to cover the grow-out gap, making everything look seamless and sparkly.
Since I know acrylics can be tough on nails, I’ve been extra diligent about nail care. Every day, I apply a strengthening serum to the underside of my nails and use cuticle oil to keep them healthy and hydrated. Plus, I brought a tube of restorative cuticle cream with me to the conference. I love that it’s travel-friendly, making it easy to treat my cuticles well even when I’m away from my bottle of cuticle oil.
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So, Glimmer Gals, what’s your favorite way to glam up your nails for special occasions? Share your a photo of your fancy manicure with me.
Until next time, Keep sharing your sparkle with the world! 💅✨
With love and grace,
Ailene
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